{"id":2406262,"date":"2025-02-25T06:49:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T11:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bipartisan-group-pushes-sba-for-disaster-relief-transparency-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-02-25T06:54:46","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T11:54:46","slug":"bipartisan-group-pushes-sba-for-disaster-relief-transparency-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bipartisan-group-pushes-sba-for-disaster-relief-transparency-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Bipartisan group pushes SBA for disaster relief transparency- Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbipartisan-group-pushes-sba-for-disaster-relief-transparency-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2406262&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A bipartisan group of \u2063lawmakers\u2062 is advocating for greater clarity \u2062in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-cant-guarantee-taxpayer-aid-wont-enrich-hamas\/\" title=\"Biden Admin Can\u2019t Guarantee Taxpayer Aid Won\u2019t Enrich Hamas\">disaster relief funding<\/a> through the introduction of the SBA Disaster Transparency\u200c Act.Sponsored\u2064 by Representatives Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Salud \u2063Carbajal (D-CA), along with senator Tim Scott\u200d (R-SC), the legislation would require the\u200b Small Business Management \u200b(SBA) to publicly report key data related to disaster loans, including the balance \u200cof its Disaster \u200cLoan Account, obligations,\u200d and future\u200d projections. this move comes in\u2062 response to ongoing discussions about disaster aid,\u2064 especially for states affected \u200bby wildfires and \u2063hurricanes, amidst a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-conservatives-sound-the-alarm-chuck-schumer-trying-to-inject-weak-china-bill-laced-with-critical-race-theory-into-defense-bill\/\" title=\"Exclusive \u2014 Conservatives Sound the Alarm: Chuck Schumer Trying to Inject Weak China ... Laced with Critical Race Theory into Defense ...\">looming government shutdown<\/a>. the sponsors argue\u200c that improved transparency\u200c and timely \u2062reporting will streamline recovery efforts for businesses\u200c and\u200c individuals impacted by disasters.The bill\u200c aims to align SBA practices with those of \u200dthe Federal Emergency Management \u200bAgency (FEMA), which has been publicly disclosing similar data since 2015.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Disaster relief funding would be made public under bipartisan SBA bill<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2018389\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>EXCLUSIVE &mdash; <\/strong>A bipartisan and bicameral congressional trio is pushing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/small-business-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Small Business Administration<\/a> to publicly report <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/disaster-relief\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">disaster relief<\/a> loan funds in new legislation dropped Tuesday.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The SBA Disaster Transparency Act, introduced by Reps. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Salud Carbajal (D-CA) and Sen.<a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/tim-scott\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> Tim Scott<\/a> (R-SC), comes as Republicans <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3284537\/republicans-pitch-tying-debt-ceiling-increase-california-wildfire-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">battle<\/a> over whether to include disaster aid for several states in a spending deal ahead of a government shutdown deadline next month.<\/p>\n<p>Under the bill, the SBA would be required to issue monthly public reporting on its Disaster Loan Account&rsquo;s balance, obligations, and projections, per text shared exclusively with the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>. The agency, led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3323428\/senate-confirms-kelly-loeffler-trump-sba-administrator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">newly confirmed<\/a> Administrator <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kelly-loeffler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Kelly Loeffler<\/a>, would also give Congress and the public &ldquo;real-time insight&rdquo; into the loans and &ldquo;ensure funds remain available when businesses and homeowners need them most.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The last thing anyone needs amid the stress of disaster recovery are confusing, bureaucratic roadblocks,&rdquo; Hinson said in a statement to the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>. &ldquo;This commonsense bill will improve transparency and streamline recovery efforts through the SBA, ensuring more Americans can access critical relief funds when they need them most.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The SBA would be required to align with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which has publicly reported on its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-democrats-unveil-1-9-trillion-covid-19-relief-package\/\" title=\"House Democrats Unveil .9 Trillion COVID...19 Relief Package\">disaster relief fund<\/a> since 2015. The agency does not currently provide the same information for small businesses, homeowners, and renters seeking disaster aid under the SBA loan account.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Transparency is crucial to ensure disaster relief programs work effectively,&rdquo;&nbsp;Carbajal said in a statement to the <em>Washington Examiner.<\/em> &ldquo;Timely assistance is a lifeline for survivors, and we cannot allow delays due to lapses in funding. I&rsquo;m committed to working across the aisle to make these changes and ensure our communities get the support they need when disaster strikes.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Wildfires in California and hurricanes across the East Coast, as well as tornadoes in the Midwest, have sparked bipartisan calls to revitalize the areas and provide aid for recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Scott said in a statement to the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> the bill would allow Congress to act &ldquo;before it&rsquo;s too late,&rdquo; adding that he is committed to working with President Donald Trump to &ldquo;ensure we have effective, top-of-the-line disaster response efforts in place.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Sending disaster aid to states like California and North Carolina has been contentious in Congress. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) sent a letter on Friday asking Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) for $40 billion in aid to help Los Angeles &mdash; but many GOP spending hawks had been insistent on finding a way to tie aid to increasing the debt ceiling.<\/p>\n<p>With the debt ceiling now included in the House budget reconciliation process, disaster assistance may be the key to getting Democrats on board in the likely stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown on March 14. A significant number of hard-line conservatives typically vote against continuing resolutions, so Johnson, with a razor-thin majority, may need to rely on Democratic votes to get a spending deal across the finish line.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3228342\/department-of-government-efficiency-what-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WHAT IS DOGE? WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>House leadership has also not indicated any desire to put a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">separate disaster aid supplemental bill<\/a> on the floor, particularly as House Republicans lean on Trump&rsquo;s calls to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3301582\/how-fema-works-why-trump-threatening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">overhaul and reform FEMA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I think there should probably be conditions on that aid, that&rsquo;s my personal view. We&rsquo;ll see what the consensus is,&rdquo; Johnson <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3285306\/mike-johnson-conditions-wildfire-aid-california\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">said<\/a> in January.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2018389\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2018389\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bipartisan bill mandates public reporting of disaster relief funds<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2648,"featured_media":2406263,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/MixCollage-24-Feb-2025-03-36-PM-2425-1024x680.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[3667,42075,18658],"class_list":["post-2406262","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-bipartisan","tag-disaster-relief","tag-sba"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/MixCollage-24-Feb-2025-03-36-PM-2425-1024x680.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2406262","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2648"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2406262"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2406262\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2406266,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2406262\/revisions\/2406266"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2406263"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2406262"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2406262"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2406262"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}